Rio Tinto ready for talks over Bougainville mine The stance marks a change from April, when Rio rebuffed a request for a review of health and safety concerns at the giant copper mine. Reuters | September 28, 2020 | 7:58 am
New copper composite to support wider EV adoption US-based researchers produced a lighter weight conductive material by depositing and aligning carbon nanotubes on flat copper substrates. MINING.COM Staff Writer | September 28, 2020 | 6:30 am
Artisanal mining linked to UN sustainable development goals – report The first assessment of the relationships between ASM and United Nations sustainable development goals is being brought to the General Assembly. Amanda Stutt | September 25, 2020 | 12:47 pm
MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week Pebble Partnership CEO resigns, metals and mining stock price massacre... MINING.com Editor | September 25, 2020 | 10:22 am
Chilean lawmakers push on with glacier protection law The bill, to be voted in Congress, could hinder construction of large mining projects or imply higher costs to meet regulations. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 25, 2020 | 7:01 am
Tin prices to extend rally as electronics sector recovers Tin prices are due to extend their rally next year as top consumer China stocks up on the metal due to a recovery in demand for electronic goods. Reuters | September 24, 2020 | 8:12 am
BHP takes on copper project in Australia’s Northern Territory It has reached an option agreement with Encounter Resources that could give it up to 75% in the Elliot copper project. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 24, 2020 | 3:53 am
Pebble Partnership CEO resigns over leaked tape Comments made about elected and regulatory officials in Alaska in private conversations videotaped by an environmental activist group. MINING.com Editor | September 23, 2020 | 3:36 pm
Tesla bets on mining with Nevada lithium claim The company is planning to build its own cathode factory. MINING.com Editor | September 23, 2020 | 1:13 pm